{"id":9783,"date":"2025-03-26T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-03-26T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tech4access.com\/?p=9783"},"modified":"2025-09-24T12:06:18","modified_gmt":"2025-09-24T10:06:18","slug":"digital-assets-eaa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tech4access.com\/en\/digital-assets-eaa\/","title":{"rendered":"How can I identify my company\u2019s digital assets to comply with the European Accessibility Act?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Nowadays, digital assets are a key pillar for businesses<\/strong>. These resources including websites, apps and communication platforms are essential for managing operations, engaging with customers and delivering digital services<\/strong> among many other tasks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the European Accessibility Act (EAA)<\/a> coming into force on 28 June, accessibility requirements will be established for certain digital assets. These requirements will be mandatory for companies <\/strong>offering products and services. The goal is to ensure that everyone, including people with disabilities can access them without barriers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At this stage, it is crucial for companies to identify their digital assets<\/strong>, understand their nature, and determine which ones fall under the scope of the legislation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this article, we explain how to do so and how the Service for Integrated digital Accessibility (SIA\u00ae)<\/strong> can support you throughout the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are digital assets?<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

 A digital asset is any resource in digital format that holds value for a business<\/strong>. It may be something created by the company, something it manages, or even something generated by a third party or by users themselves. The key point is that these assets support the business\u2019s operations, communication, or overall value proposition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They can be visible elements<\/strong>, such as a website or an online store, or intangible ones<\/strong>, like data stored in a customer database. All of them share a common trait: they are strategic resources that must be properly identified and effectively managed<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Types of digital assets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Owned assets<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

These are digital resources that belong directly to the company<\/strong>. The organisation has full control over their use and management<\/strong>. A website or mobile app developed in-house would be considered an owned asset. As the owner, the business defines how it is presented, updated, and functions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Third-party assets<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This category includes digital resources used by the business but hosted or managed on external platforms<\/strong>. While often essential to digital strategies (like social media profiles or marketplace accounts), they are subject to third-party rules and conditions<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

User-generated assets<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

These are contents created directly by customers or users<\/strong> in relation to the brand. From reviews to product videos, these assets add value by enhancing credibility and organically extending the company\u2019s reach<\/strong>. This type of asset has gained increasing importance in recent years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Digital assets affected by accessibility regulations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The EAA requires certain digital assets to be accessible to everyone. Identifying these assets is key to complying with the regulation and avoiding penalties<\/strong>. The law aims to ensure that no user is excluded from accessing digital products and services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Key EAA obligations regarding digital assets<\/h3>\n\n\n\n